CARLOS ALCARAZ READY FOR 'GREAT BATTLE'

Carlos Alcaraz, the World No. 1 in tennis, secured a straight-sets victory over Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals of the 2023 US Open.

This victory sets up a semi-final clash for Alcaraz against World No. 3 Daniil Medvedev.

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Alcaraz expressed his readiness for a "great battle" against Medvedev in the semi-finals.

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The Spaniard's impressive performance in the tournament includes defeating Zverev with a score of 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

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Predictions for NFC wild card teams: Various combinations of SF, DAL, CHI, PHI, NYG, NO, and DET.

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Alcaraz, who already holds the Wimbledon title, has displayed consistent form throughout the US Open

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If Alcaraz manages to beat Medvedev in the semi-finals, he could potentially compete for the US Open

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Zverev, who faced Alcaraz, experienced difficulties during the match and took a medical timeout due to an injury.

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